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02828 Greenville, RI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Greenville, RI (02828)

Greenville, RI (ZIP 02828) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 9 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.

🌊 Floods

Greenville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Greenville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2022), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 23, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Greenville, RI (02828)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02828 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 02828?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, RI, with 9 events documented.

Is ZIP code 02828 (Greenville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Greenville (ZIP 02828) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.

Has Greenville (02828) ever been hit by a tornado?

Greenville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Greenville, RI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02828 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 02828?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Greenville, RI area (ZIP 02828). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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